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Amberlee Rankin

Case Management
Grove City,OH
Amberlee Rankin

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

1

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Orient, OH

Corrections Officer
01.2018 - 11.2025

Job overview

  • Supervising officer on the facility's Crisis Response Team, specializing in de-escalating mental health crises.
  • Train new employees in crisis response, intervention techniques, and ethical conduct.
  • Mentor staff in best practices for safety, communication, and inmate management.

Minerva Park Behavioral Health
Grove City, OH

Case Manager
03.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Conducted intake assessments, developed treatment plans, and tracked client progress.
  • Supervised and trained technicians in documentation, recovery support, and client engagement.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions and coordinated community resource referrals.

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mansfield, OH

Correctional Lieutenant
09.2015 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Oversaw daily operations, inmate counts, and facility safety compliance.
  • Supervised tool management and security procedures for high-risk areas.
  • Provided training for officers in mental health awareness and professional standards.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services
Canton, OH

Addiction Specialist | Case Management
03.2013 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated wraparound care for youth (ages 11-21) with emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Facilitated collaboration between families, therapists, schools, and community partners.
  • Advocated for individualized treatment and resource access for at-risk youth.

Arrow Passages Rehabilitation
Canton, OH

Case Manager, CDCA
03.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Monitored client progress (20-60 clients) through monthly, weekly or bi-weekly sessions depending on needs.
  • Was appointed as lead of our crisis response team that would be dispatched if a client was in crisis.
  • Facilitated treatment groups utilizing different methods. (12 step, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, MRT).
  • Linked clients to community services, (housing, medical care, legal, transportation)
  • Maintained clinical documentation (progress notes, summaries, billing)
  • Facilitated discussions between clients, families, court systems, and external providers for continuity of care.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
12.2024 - 05.2026

University Overview

  • 3.9 GPA
  • Dean's List

Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown, OH

Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
05.2021 - 06.2022

University Overview

  • 3.95GPA
  • magna cum laude graduate
  • Phi Theta Kappa Member
  • Dean's List

Ohio Department of Corrections
Corrections Training Academy

Training Certification from Corrections
01.2017 - 02.2017

Skills

Organization and multitasking

Active listening / Group therapy facilitation

Care coordination / Community resources

Interdisciplinary collaboration / Referral networking

Motivational interviewing

Medication management

Progress monitoring

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail / MultiTasking

Time management / Biopsychosocial assessments

Certification

Certified CDCA, - 2018-2019

Mental Health First Aid License - 2017-No EXP

Peer Support Specialist- 2020-No EXP

  • Certified CIT Crisis Intervention Certificate , Ohio Department of Corrections - 2018- No EXP

Languages

English

Personal Information

  • Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Driving License: Driver's License
  • Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Awards

(07/04/2021) Eastern Gateway Honors Graduate - Magna Cum Laude 3.95 GPA 

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork-life balance401k matchHealthcare benefits

Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force
  • Youth M.O.V.E

Software

Microsoft (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)

EHR - Electronic Health Records

Email Etiquette

Adobe Products